Doggie Daycare Designed by Dog Behavior Experts
Every dog's first day is FREE!
The Wags & Wiggles difference is the level of supervision and activity-based dog daycare. Our staff-to-dog ratio is the highest of all Orange County dog daycares. Our caring team is well-organized, extensively educated, and highly dedicated.
We are an activity-based Daycare!
Dogs don't just come to play; they come to learn! Dog play and socialization are both critical; however, basic manners and activities produce a calm, friendly environment.
We include enrichment activities in your dog's daycare day! They participate in Quick Train and Yappy Hour twice daily and have lots of interactive, fun toys always available for your dog to play with!
You can request FREE Report Cards with pictures and videos. Webcams keep you in touch.
You can bring lunch or request a nap. These are included with no extra fee!
We offer 4 Types of Daycare Experiences
Dogs are separated into different-sized groups based on size and play style. Days are scheduled for active periods and rest periods.
Morning play time
Quick Train session
Yappy Hour
Nap time or lunch time (by request)
Afternoon play time
Quick Train session
Regular closing time (owner pick-up or overnight boarding)
Late Night Pick-up (offered until 9 PM)
Last potty for boarding dogs - 10 PM
Dogs spend their day getting one-on-one time with staff. They are walked every 2 hours and have two off-leash play sessions. Private Care Fee is an additional $25/day on top of regular daycare fees. Daycare packages can still be applied to Private Care. Space is limited.
Dogs attend group play daycare or private care daycare. In addition, they will spend 30 minutes with a Certified Trainer working on your specific requests. Dayschool is meant to be a follow up program to prior training. Get More Info.
Despite the name, any age dog can enroll. Dogs attend group play daycare or private care daycare. However, in this program, their entire day is sculpted by a Certified Trainer. The dogs receive (2) 30-minute lessons per day, and nap time to teach them how to settle. You receive a private lesson each week. Get More Info.
Frequently Asked Questions
We would love to show you our campus. Schedule your Meet & Greet and take advantage of our First Day Free.
- New Daycare Client Special - 5 Day pass $265 ($53/day)
- 10% Off First Boarding Stay
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- See other discounts
You can view a full list of our prices and discount passes here.
- Must be at least 3 months of age and have received at least two sets of vaccinations
- Our spay/neuter policy is as follows:
- Female dogs can remain intact and attend daycare or boarding for the life of the dog.
- Male dogs can remain intact up until 18 months of age.
- We do not accept females in heat. Dogs in heat must wait 3 weeks after all symptoms have passed in order to return.
- If any dog’s behavior becomes non-playful and unsafe, they will be switched to our no play area services.
- Must be current on all required vaccinations, including:
- The Distemper/Parvo combination vaccination (often abbreviated as DHPP or DAPPV)
- Bordetella vaccination
- Rabies vaccination for dogs 4 months and older
- Vaccine titers are acceptable except for Rabies.
- A fecal test is done within the past year showing a clean (negative) result. We only require a standard flotation fecal test.
- If your dog is 10 years of age or older, please contact us by phone before scheduling your Meet & Greet to discuss your individual needs. We want to make sure the group play environment is right for your dog!
- If your dog has physical restrictions (blind, deaf, etc.), or a medical condition (diabetic, heart condition, etc.), please contact us by phone before scheduling your Meet & Greet to discuss your individual needs.
- Should be able to sit on a verbal word or hand signal. Perfection is not expected.
- Must be in good health and flea/tick free
- Must be non-aggressive and not protective over toys
- Must have never bitten another animal or person
- You must have owned the dog for at least 14-30 days, depending on your situation, to ensure good health
- If recently adopted, your dog must be seen by your vet before coming to daycare
- We accept all breeds and sizes.
Both locations separate play areas between small and large dogs. Our Rancho Santa Margarita location's brand new building, Tiny Town. It is designed with small dogs in mind! The small dogs now have over 9,000 feet of play space, along with luxury boarding suites.
Anytime your dog spends time away from home, it’s a good idea to be a little extra mindful of potty routines for the first 24 hours once they’re back. This can include visits to a friend’s house, a day at the vet or groomer, or time at daycare.
If your dog has a solid potty routine at home, these outings usually won’t cause any setbacks. If accidents do happen, it’s often a sign that the routine or management at home could use a little fine-tuning. The good news? We can help! A personalized private lesson can make a big difference and get everyone back on track quickly.
Most dogs find a place to crash out when they are tired. We have beds in every playroom. However, many dogs need or prefer some time away from the pack. You can elect to enroll in our complimentary Peaceful Pups Program, which gives dogs a standard nap break and special care from staff.
Play groups are 100% supervised. Vaccines, medical concerns, behavioral history, and special requests are tracked using a specially designed management system. Communication among our team, our managers, and you is our top priority. We have been in business for almost 30 years, and we are the experts!
We HIGHLY recommend reservations for daycare. If you don't have a daycare reservation, it is first come, first serve. We do fill up for daycare some days, especially during the summer months and around major holidays. Make a reservation online or over the phone.
We require 24 hours notice to cancel any daycare reservation. If you give less than 24 hours notice, you will be charged for the full day. If you have a pass, the day will be deducted from your pass.